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Benjamin Russell Football Team History


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Steve Savarese
Region: 6A-R8
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1922  <-- 1989 <- 1990 -> 1991 --> 2024
1990 Season Highlights
 Steve Savarese enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats move from Region 9 to Region 8.
 The Wildcats won the Class 6A Region 8 Championship.
 
1990 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 7  @ Valley    28   18   W       
 Fri., Sep. 14  vs. Dadeville    34   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Berry    24   31   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Midfield    21   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Opelika    13   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Sylacauga    28   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Anniston   *  17   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26  vs. Huffman    31   12   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2  @ Talladega   *  20   27   L       
 Fri., Nov. 9  @ Minor    20   3   W       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 16  vs. Lee Montgomery    6   27   L       1st Round Playoffs 
 
1990 Season Totals
  Record8-3
  Points Scored242
  Scoring Average22.0
  Points Allowed152
  Defense Average13.8
  Opponents Record59-61
  Region Record1-1
  Home Record5-1
  Away Record3-2
1990 Class 6A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/16/19906 10(5-1) ASWA
10/23/19907 6(6-1) ASWA
10/30/19908 5(7-1) ASWA
  
1990 Class 6A Region 8 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   Region/Area Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Benjamin Russell 8-32421520-16271-13734  Steve Savarese
Anniston 5-51781210-10101-14136  Berry Halladay
Talladega 3-72012641-14654  Ricky Armstrong

1990 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1990 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Cedric KendrickRB Jr.5-10170 1st  ASWA
 Cedrick KendrickRB Jr.5-10170 1st  BN
 Ryan KingTE Sr.6-3215 HM  ASWA



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